Emotions

Aaron Daffern

Oct 8, 20214 min read

Creating Emotional Anchors for Learning

Sometimes teachers don’t need research to tell them something they already know through observation and/or common sense. For example, I...

Aaron Daffern

Feb 10, 20206 min read

Take CHARGE Day 26: Composure

Composure is key to entering disciplinary situations. Emotions are contagious and teachers want students to "catch" their calmness.

Aaron Daffern

Feb 6, 20206 min read

Take CHARGE Day 25: The power of emotions

Emotions are the backbone of cognition and memory. Teachers should cultivate positive emotions and attend to the distress of their students.

Aaron Daffern

Aug 11, 20193 min read

The Importance of Liking Your Teacher

Liking your teacher is not a bonus that increases learning. Instead, it's an essential need that, when absent, makes learning impossible.